Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 371.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $235,730 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
835% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Fayetteville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  371.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,236.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher